People I like in the gym (NO HOMO!!)

I figured instead of bitching about the dumbnuts that plague every gym we could discuss people we enjoy working out with/around.

I workout at LSU's REC and i've met some cool people there.

One dude named Bo (guess that's his real name) needed a spot one day doing dumbbell presses so i helped him out. Since we were both doing shoulders that day we ended up being workout buddies for a little while and now we give each other "the nod" anytime we're in there.

There's this group of huge ass dudes that always workout together. They're kind of loud and annoying sometimes but anytime you're around them they'll offer to help you out if you need it but keep to themselves if you look like you're good on you're own.

So there's a couple of mine. Yall have any good stories?

OOOH, can't forget the college girls that are running around. Not trying to "put the p**** on a pedestal" but we all push a little harder when girls are around.

I met this guy who is double my height and in great shape. He always good for a spot and holds a good conversation, but not to where it interferes with my workout. Sad thing is, he remembers my name, but I don't remember his.

I met this guy who is double my height and in great shape. He always good for a spot and holds a good conversation, but not to where it interferes with my workout. Sad thing is, he remembers my name, but I don't remember his.

Anyone not watching the 6 televisions while sitting at a machine.

Anyone training hard, especially those who are training legs.

The old guys in there 70's. Wisdom.

I watch the tv during my warm up and warm down cardio, but its not fast paced so otherwise I would get bored.

Oh and there was a guy who was pretty damn big, very low bf%, definitely knew what he was doing, someone significantly younger came up to him and kept asking about different supplements, big guy turned to him, and said "Here are my favrite supplements: Food, Water, and a Gym. Until you have all that you can get from those three, we don't need to talk about supplements anymore." Respect.

I like guys who are respectful. I put a tremendous effort into not interfering with other people's workouts, and I have very high respect for those that do the same.

My vote goes for this guy who works out at like 2am (I work 2nd shift I assume he does as well) who goes around and cleans up the mess everyone has left sitting since the staff has gone for the day. Not his job and I'm sure no one even knows who does it but he cares and I respect the hell outa that.

What i've noticed that is kinda funny is that pretty well all the 35+ guys nod to each other, do a little chit chat if they are working in on the same equipment and are generally friendly but concentrate on the workout, and most of the younger guys are douches who are there more for the social activity than the gym.

What i've noticed that is kinda funny is that pretty well all the 35+ guys nod to each other, do a little chit chat if they are working in on the same equipment and are generally friendly but concentrate on the workout, and most of the younger guys are douches who are there more for the social activity than the gym.

As a young guy I couldn't agree more. I consider myself one of the exceptions to the rule for the young crowd, but kids that weigh 150 walking with their arms out and crooked ed hardy hats, ughh...On the other hand, the few times I have caught myself in conversation at the gym (I usually come off as non-friendly because I am in my own world), have been with older guys, who have proven to be quite serious about lifting.

There are women at the gym??!! Ha! I don't even pay attention. I step inside my gym and blast angry hiphop music through my ipod and I'm gone in my own little world.

People I respect? Check this out.....

I respect the 6'2 120lb dude who sits on the bench next to me dumbbell pressing 25lb's while I'm doing 90lb's, and seeing him do that with complete confidence and security. Hell yeah that's what's up. No ego, no being embarrassed about what you lift, just getting in there and doing it without a care about who's around doing what.

I respect the 300lb man who it dripping sweat on the stepper when I step inside the gym, and is still going at it strong when I'm stepping out, that's effort.

Anyone who squats below parallel, whatever the weight, and the smaller guys who lift heavy for their bodyweight with good form. I like displays of intensity as well, which i very rarely see; someone who goes balls to the wall and leaves everything in the gym

I like to see camel toe at the gym. lol. The guys I respect at the gym are the ones that come in on a mission and know exactly what they're plan is. I also like to see the progress people make-fat to thin, thin to muscular. It motivates me.

As a young guy I couldn't agree more. I consider myself one of the exceptions to the rule for the young crowd, but kids that weigh 150 walking with their arms out and crooked ed hardy hats, ughh...On the other hand, the few times I have caught myself in conversation at the gym (I usually come off as non-friendly because I am in my own world), have been with older guys, who have proven to be quite serious about lifting.

i definitely walk around with arms out and a crooked ed hardy hat haha. everyone at the gym thinks im a huge a$$hole, couple staff girls i know there tell me all the time that people talk sh!t bout me haha.

Originally Posted by elgenyo

The guy that finishes that last rep and squeezes out that last negative without slamming the weights on the rack or floor.

i also push out my last reps and SLAM the weights on the floor. im not playin around with the 8lb dumbells here, im not risking injuring to make sure the rubber weight doesnt bang the rubber floor too hard.